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TUCSON- The World Health Organization declares the swine flu pandemic officially over.

Experts say the H1N1 virus which killed more than 18,000 people worldwide since April 2009 has run its course.

World health officials say the virus has now entered the post-pandemic phase, meaning disease activity around the world has returned to normal seasonal flu levels.

Governments in Europe and North America are dumping vaccines after finding their stocks full of un-used and expiring supplies.

With swine flu on the decline, Pima County health officials warn residents to be weary of a whooping cough outbreak in the neighboring state of California.